Whether you’re here to hang out with your team or meet fellow paddler’s from across Canada and the United States Trend Micro’s Paddler’s Paradise is the on shore headquarters for everything paddling. Providing a spectacular view of Mooney’s bay, this is the place to be to catch the action of every race and all of the festivities in between. Get yourself hyped up before races, wind down after a tough race, or celebrate each and every accomplishment with your team. With all the celebrating that will be happening here it’s only appropriate that this will also be ceremony central.

Be there at the Opening Ceremonies to witness all the pomp and circumstance that launches the festival weekend. Amid the skirl of the pipes two hundred dragon boat teams march through Paddler’s Paradise in the Parade of Champions to open the festival. The ceremonial sights and sounds continue with traditional Chinese Lion Dancers, the centuries old tradition of the Dragon Eye-Dotting Ceremony, and some words from our illustrious guests... Read More

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival has not one, not two, but three award ceremonies. That’s as many as the NHL, NFL, and MLB combined. Come out Saturday night, Sunday afternoon, and Sunday night to see all the trophies and awards in all their accolated glory... Read More